👟 Ryka Women's Trail Shoe - Sky Walk Review

I wanted a hiking shoe to replace a pair of New Balances that were showing their age. (These are garden shoes now). I bought a pair of lightweight Ryka shoes for summer yoga and running 2 years ago and I just love them. I had to swap them out for a half size larger, but Revain made it painless. When I stopped at Sky Walks I ordered half a size up. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable with good padding inside. I have the gray color and I like the way they look. When I unpacked the shoes…

I have been looking for shoes that support the ankle and feel comfortable. As I researched various options, I found that podiatrists and other knowledgeable people recommend Ryka shoes for women looking for a supportive shoe. I bought another style that was on sale. On a visit to my new podiatrist, I asked for her recommendation and she advised me to stick with the Ryka brand. This time I chose Sky Walk and I'm glad I did. They were comfortable the first time I wore them and the choice of…

Ryka Sky Walk Trail women's sneakers (I found the ones I thought I'd lose, phew!): Cons: 1. They stink, both literally and also in a figurative sense. 2. Modified profile, grip on loose gravel is not optimal, unsafe even for easy trails in the Pacific Northwest. 3. The instep of the foot is different, the lower part is made of hard plastic, which will come off sooner or later. 4. They are slightly shorter than my other Sky Walks, between 9 and 9.5. -- and 5. Did I mention they have an…

Nice shoes. I like the pink color of Moonlite. However, the feel of the shoe is "soft". Severe slipping of the heel, especially on the left boot. I'm between 9 and 9.5, ordered 9.5 which is the right length for my foot. I laced it as tight as possible, up to the top eyelet. Then I added a rear heel grip: still slippery, still soft. I removed the memory foam - it's tricky because the adhesive is very strong - and put in Spenco insoles for secure arch support. The laces are too thin and delicate;